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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I’m breaking down something that’s been quietly sabotaging so many people’s health and weight loss journeys for years… the never-ending search for “optimal.” You see it all over social media. People promoting the perfect way to eat, train, and live. There’s always some new study, some flashy new trick, or some guru with an air-tight plan that’s guaranteed to work. And it’s always backed by “research,” right?

But let’s get real. If following someone else’s optimal plan was all it took, it would have worked by now. Instead, most people are left feeling stuck, defeated, and like they’re the problem when the plan doesn’t fit. What I want to help you do is flip that script entirely.

This episode is about helping you let go of what you think you’re supposed to do and instead start with what you actually like to do. That includes food, exercise, and even how you manage stress. I share examples from my own day-to-day like how I intentionally keep Pop-Tarts in my pantry as part of a bigger trade-off strategy. Because real life isn’t lived in a lab, and your preferences matter.

We’re diving into how you build consistency through small, realistic, and enjoyable changes — not by chasing the latest health headline or trying to guilt yourself into being more “disciplined.” You’ll also hear why I believe in addition before subtraction and how building your own eating and exercise plan around your name, your needs, and your preferences is the only sustainable path forward.

So if you’re tired of trying to force yourself into cookie-cutter plans, this one’s for you. It’s time to stop aiming for “optimal” and start building a life that works for you.

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